Ear, Nose and Throat procedures, page 1 of 2
20 procedures on this page, alphabetically from Audiologist evaluation to Surgical plastic reconstruction of ear. Each entry below describes the procedure in full.
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Audiologist evaluation
audiologist evaluation: A first assessment by a trained non-medical health professional who specializes in the identification, testing, habilitation and rehabilitation of hearing loss and other auditory and balance disorders. Particularly, an audiologist may be involved in diagnostic and screening procedures to determine hearing deficits, as well as in assessment of amplification devices and instruction in their care, training in speechreading, and may serve as consultant to government and industry on issues concerning environmental, noise-induced hearing loss.
As a diagnostic service, audiologist evaluation helps your clinician understand your condition. Ask how and when you will receive your results.
Also known as
- assessment by audiologist
- audilogic assessment
- audiologic evaluation
- audiology evaluation
- audiology examination
- evaluation by audiologist
- treatment by audiologist
Classification
Service type: diagnostic.
Ontology identifier: MAXO:0000734 (Medical Action Ontology).
Classification path: diagnostic procedure › medical professional evaluation › allied health professional evaluation.
Specialty: Ear, Nose and Throat
Used to diagnose
Preparing for your visit
Your care team will give preparation instructions when you schedule. Call ahead if you have questions or need an interpreter.
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Audiometric testing
Testing conducted utilizing a manual or microprocessor audiometer to test for hearing loss. Weyland-Yutani Health System offers audiometric testing through Ear, Nose and Throat.
This is a diagnostic service. Results are reviewed by your care team, who will explain what they mean for your treatment.
Also known as
- audiometry test
- hearing exam procedure
- hearing testing procedure
Classification
Service type: diagnostic.
Ontology identifier: MAXO:0000125 (Medical Action Ontology).
Classification path: diagnostic procedure › diagnostic procedure by site › diagnostic procedure of auditory system › hearing examination.
Specialty: Ear, Nose and Throat
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Used to diagnose
Preparing for your visit
Before your visit, confirm your appointment, bring your insurance card and tell staff about any allergies or medications.
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Biopsy of chordate pharynx
biopsy of chordate pharynx: Removal and examination of tissue, cells, or fluids from chordate pharynx for the purpose of detecting or characterizing disease.
This is a diagnostic service. Results are reviewed by your care team, who will explain what they mean for your treatment.
Also known as
Classification
Service type: diagnostic.
Ontology identifier: MAXO:0000347 (Medical Action Ontology).
Classification path: diagnostic procedure › diagnostic procedure by site › clinical biopsy by site.
Specialty: Ear, Nose and Throat
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Used to diagnose
Preparing for your visit
Ask your clinician whether you need to fast, adjust medications or arrange a ride home before biopsy of chordate pharynx.
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Biopsy of tonsil
About this service. Removal and examination of tissue, cells, or fluids from tonsil for the purpose of detecting or characterizing disease.
As a diagnostic service, biopsy of tonsil helps your clinician understand your condition. Ask how and when you will receive your results.
Also known as
Classification
Service type: diagnostic.
Ontology identifier: MAXO:0000413 (Medical Action Ontology).
Classification path: diagnostic procedure › diagnostic procedure by site › clinical biopsy by site › biopsy of chordate pharynx.
Specialty: Ear, Nose and Throat
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Used to diagnose
Preparing for your visit
Your care team will give preparation instructions when you schedule. Call ahead if you have questions or need an interpreter.
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Child audiologic habilitation
About this service. Hearing therapy to help children born with hearing loss that have not learned to listen and talk.
This is a therapeutic service. Your clinician will discuss goals, expected recovery and any follow-up care.
Also known as
- child aural rehabilitation
- child hearing habilitation
Classification
Service type: therapeutic.
Ontology identifier: MAXO:0009032 (Medical Action Ontology).
Classification path: therapeutic procedure › therapy › hearing therapy.
Specialty: Ear, Nose and Throat
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Preparing for your visit
Ask your clinician whether you need to fast, adjust medications or arrange a ride home before child audiologic habilitation.
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Cochlear device implantation
About this service. Surgical implantation of a device for the treatment of severe to profound sensorineural hearing loss. It works by transducing acoustic energy into an electrical signal, which is used to stimulate surviving spiral ganglion cells of the auditory nerve.
As a treatment, cochlear device implantation is planned with you. Talk with your care team about benefits, risks and alternatives.
Also known as
- implantation of cochlear device
- implantation of cochlear prosthesis
- surgical introduction of cochlear implant
Classification
Service type: therapeutic.
Ontology identifier: MAXO:0009025 (Medical Action Ontology).
Classification path: therapeutic procedure › surgical procedure › introduction procedure › implantation › medical device implantation.
Specialty: Ear, Nose and Throat
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Preparing for your visit
Ask your clinician whether you need to fast, adjust medications or arrange a ride home before cochlear device implantation.
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Coronary sinus diverticulectomy
About this service. The surgical removal (cutting out) of part or all of Coronary sinus diverticulum.
This is a therapeutic service. Your clinician will discuss goals, expected recovery and any follow-up care.
Also known as
- Coronary sinus diverticulum surgical removal
Classification
Service type: therapeutic.
Ontology identifier: MAXO:0001101 (Medical Action Ontology).
Classification path: therapeutic procedure › surgical procedure › surgical removal procedure › surgical excision.
Specialty: Ear, Nose and Throat
Broader services
Used to treat
Preparing for your visit
Ask your clinician whether you need to fast, adjust medications or arrange a ride home before coronary sinus diverticulectomy.
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Hearing examination
A test that evaluates of the sensitivity of a person's sense of hearing and is used to determine a person's hearing sensitivity at different frequencies. This page describes hearing examination and where it is available across Weyland-Yutani Health System.
This is a diagnostic service. Results are reviewed by your care team, who will explain what they mean for your treatment.
Also known as
- hearing assessment
- hearing exam
- hearing test
Classification
Service type: diagnostic.
Ontology identifier: MAXO:0000873 (Medical Action Ontology).
Classification path: diagnostic procedure › diagnostic procedure by site › diagnostic procedure of auditory system.
Specialty: Ear, Nose and Throat
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Used to diagnose
Preparing for your visit
Ask your clinician whether you need to fast, adjust medications or arrange a ride home before hearing examination.
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Hearing therapy
Treatment to improve hearing. This page describes hearing therapy and where it is available across Weyland-Yutani Health System.
This is a therapeutic service. Your clinician will discuss goals, expected recovery and any follow-up care.
Also known as
Classification
Service type: therapeutic.
Ontology identifier: MAXO:0009029 (Medical Action Ontology).
Classification path: therapeutic procedure › therapy.
Specialty: Ear, Nose and Throat
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Laryngectomy
About this service. The surgical removal (cutting out) of part or all of larynx.
As a treatment, laryngectomy is planned with you. Talk with your care team about benefits, risks and alternatives.
Also known as
- larynx surgical removal
- lymph node dissection
Classification
Service type: therapeutic.
Ontology identifier: MAXO:0001062 (Medical Action Ontology).
Classification path: therapeutic procedure › surgical procedure › surgical removal procedure › surgical excision.
Specialty: Ear, Nose and Throat
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Used to treat
Preparing for your visit
Before your visit, confirm your appointment, bring your insurance card and tell staff about any allergies or medications.
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Laryngoscopy
laryngoscopy: Inspection of larynx using an endoscope.
This is a diagnostic service. Results are reviewed by your care team, who will explain what they mean for your treatment.
Also known as
- endoscopy of larynx
- larynx endoscope
Classification
Service type: diagnostic.
Ontology identifier: MAXO:0001189 (Medical Action Ontology).
Classification path: diagnostic procedure › clinical imaging procedure › endoscopic procedure › endoscopy by site.
Specialty: Ear, Nose and Throat
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Preparing for your visit
Ask your clinician whether you need to fast, adjust medications or arrange a ride home before laryngoscopy.
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Myringotomy and insertion of tympanic ventilation tube
Surgical incision into the eardrum to relieve pressure or drain fluid with placement of tympanostomy tubes to allow fluid to pass through the ear canal into the middle ear. This page describes myringotomy and insertion of tympanic ventilation tube and where it is available across Weyland-Yutani Health System.
This is a therapeutic service. Your clinician will discuss goals, expected recovery and any follow-up care.
Also known as
- myringotomy with placement of tympanostomy tube
Classification
Service type: therapeutic.
Ontology identifier: MAXO:0009044 (Medical Action Ontology).
Classification path: therapeutic procedure › surgical procedure › introduction procedure › implantation › medical device implantation.
Specialty: Ear, Nose and Throat
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Preparing for your visit
Your care team will give preparation instructions when you schedule. Call ahead if you have questions or need an interpreter.
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Nasal endoscopy
nasal endoscopy: Inspection of nasal vestibule using an endoscope.
This is a diagnostic service. Results are reviewed by your care team, who will explain what they mean for your treatment.
Also known as
- endoscopy of nasal vestibule
- nasal vestibule endoscope
Classification
Service type: diagnostic.
Ontology identifier: MAXO:0035089 (Medical Action Ontology).
Classification path: diagnostic procedure › clinical imaging procedure › endoscopic procedure › endoscopy by site.
Specialty: Ear, Nose and Throat
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Preparing for your visit
Before your visit, confirm your appointment, bring your insurance card and tell staff about any allergies or medications.
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Nasal lavage
The process in which the nasal cavity is washed to flush out mucus and debrise from the nose and sinuses with water or saline. Our Ear, Nose and Throat team performs nasal lavage and explains each step beforehand.
As a treatment, nasal lavage is planned with you. Talk with your care team about benefits, risks and alternatives.
Also known as
- nasal irrigation
- nasal washing
Classification
Service type: therapeutic.
Ontology identifier: MAXO:0000469 (Medical Action Ontology).
Classification path: therapeutic procedure › hydrotherapy › therapeutic irrigation.
Specialty: Ear, Nose and Throat
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Preparing for your visit
Your care team will give preparation instructions when you schedule. Call ahead if you have questions or need an interpreter.
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Nasal mucus specimen collection
Collecting of nasal mucus for clinical use. This page describes nasal mucus specimen collection and where it is available across Weyland-Yutani Health System.
This is a diagnostic service. Results are reviewed by your care team, who will explain what they mean for your treatment.
Also known as
- collection of nasal mucus specimen
- nasal mucus collection
Classification
Service type: diagnostic.
Ontology identifier: MAXO:0001167 (Medical Action Ontology).
Classification path: diagnostic procedure › clinical biospecimen collection › bodily fluid specimen collection › mucus specimen collection › respiratory system mucus specimen collection.
Specialty: Ear, Nose and Throat
Broader services
Used to diagnose
Preparing for your visit
Ask your clinician whether you need to fast, adjust medications or arrange a ride home before nasal mucus specimen collection.
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Nasal turbinal swab collection
Collection biological material from within the nasal turbinal with a cotton swab for use in clinical tests. This page describes nasal turbinal swab collection and where it is available across Weyland-Yutani Health System.
This is a diagnostic service. Results are reviewed by your care team, who will explain what they mean for your treatment.
Also known as
- swab collection of nasal turbinal
Classification
Service type: diagnostic.
Ontology identifier: MAXO:0010304 (Medical Action Ontology).
Classification path: diagnostic procedure › diagnostic procedure by site › diagnostic procedure of musculoskeletal system.
Specialty: Ear, Nose and Throat
Broader services
Used to diagnose
Preparing for your visit
Ask your clinician whether you need to fast, adjust medications or arrange a ride home before nasal turbinal swab collection.
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Otolaryngologist evaluation
About this service. An assessment by a specialist who provides medical and/or surgical therapy or prevention of diseases, allergies, neoplasms, deformities, disorders and/or injuries of the ears, nose, sinuses, throat, respiratory and upper alimentary systems, face, jaws and the other head and neck systems.
This is a diagnostic service. Results are reviewed by your care team, who will explain what they mean for your treatment.
Also known as
- consultation by otolaryngology specialist
- consultation with head and neck surgeon
- consultation with otolaryngologist
- evaluation by otolaryngologist
- examination by otolaryngologist
- head and neck surgeon consultation
- head and neck surgeon evaluation
- head and neck surgeon referral
- otolaryngologist consultation
- otolaryngologist referral
- otolaryngology specialist consultation
- otolaryngology specialist evaluation
- otolaryngology specialist referral
- otorhinolaryngologist evaluation
- referral to head and neck surgeon
- referral to otolaryngologist
Classification
Service type: diagnostic.
Ontology identifier: MAXO:0000706 (Medical Action Ontology).
Classification path: diagnostic procedure › medical professional evaluation › medical specialist evaluation.
Specialty: Ear, Nose and Throat
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Used to diagnose
Preparing for your visit
Before your visit, confirm your appointment, bring your insurance card and tell staff about any allergies or medications.
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Septoplasty
A medically necessary surgery performed to restore function and conventional appearance of nasal septum. The surgery can correct deformities created by birth defects, trauma or medical conditions and is performed by a plastic surgeon. Weyland-Yutani Health System offers septoplasty through Ear, Nose and Throat.
As a treatment, septoplasty is planned with you. Talk with your care team about benefits, risks and alternatives.
Also known as
- nasal septum surgical plastic reconstruction
Classification
Service type: therapeutic.
Ontology identifier: MAXO:0001294 (Medical Action Ontology).
Classification path: therapeutic procedure › orthopedic procedure › orthopedic surgery › cranioplasty.
Specialty: Ear, Nose and Throat
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Used to treat
Preparing for your visit
Before your visit, confirm your appointment, bring your insurance card and tell staff about any allergies or medications.
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Supplemental oxygen therapy with nasal cannula
About this service. The administration of oxygen to an individual, usually to aid in respiration by means of a nasal cannula.
As a treatment, supplemental oxygen therapy with nasal cannula is planned with you. Talk with your care team about benefits, risks and alternatives.
Also known as
- oxygen support therapy with nasal cannula
Classification
Service type: therapeutic.
Ontology identifier: MAXO:0000598 (Medical Action Ontology).
Classification path: therapeutic procedure › therapeutic procedure by site › therapeutic procedure of respiratory system › supplemental oxygen therapy.
Specialty: Ear, Nose and Throat
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Preparing for your visit
Ask your clinician whether you need to fast, adjust medications or arrange a ride home before supplemental oxygen therapy with nasal cannula.
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Surgical plastic reconstruction of ear
A medically necessary surgery performed to restore function and conventional appearance of ear. The surgery can correct deformities created by birth defects, trauma or medical conditions and is performed by a plastic surgeon. Our Ear, Nose and Throat team performs surgical plastic reconstruction of ear and explains each step beforehand.
This is a therapeutic service. Your clinician will discuss goals, expected recovery and any follow-up care.
Also known as
- ear surgical plastic reconstruction
Classification
Service type: therapeutic.
Ontology identifier: MAXO:0001290 (Medical Action Ontology).
Classification path: therapeutic procedure › surgical procedure › surgery by body site.
Specialty: Ear, Nose and Throat
Broader services
Used to treat
Preparing for your visit
Ask your clinician whether you need to fast, adjust medications or arrange a ride home before surgical plastic reconstruction of ear.
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